Saint Cardinal John Henry Newman

St. John Henry Newman wants us to realize that we are ever the prodigal son, in need of constant surrender throughout our lives, approaching our heavenly Father as a servant.

Barb Wyman describes the canonization of St. John Henry Newman, the atmosphere in Rome and the significance of the event.

Newman reminds us not to lose faith or to become discouraged; conversion is above all the work of God in our souls.

A brief explanation of what a canonization is and its meaning. Cardinal Newman who will be declared a saint of the Catholic Church on October 13, 2019, teaches that holiness is the end of Christian holiness. We are on a journey to heaven.

With the seemingly fleeting trance of time, Newman bids us to listen to the "still voice divine" that gives purpose to life and points to Heaven.

If you are feeling desolate and do not recognize Christ on the road, continue with prayers and the sacraments, for He will make Himself known to you again.

The history of Israel is marked by willfulness and doubt. Blessed Newman reminds us to be still and rest in God when encountering obstacles.

John Henry Newman draws lessons from the lives of Abraham and Lot for us to live with detachment from material goods and serve God with a perfect heart.

For John Henry Newman, “... the soul of man is made for the contemplation of its Maker; and that nothing short of that high contemplation is its happiness"

God's promises and his work in the world are one, but we need the eyes of faith to see this while living in the midst of the world.

Pope Francis had set the date of October 13, 2019, for the canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman. The saints teach us how to live with faith in God.

Newman gives helpful suggestions for approaching the incomprehensible mystery of the Holy Trinity and invites us to worship the one and triune God.

The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal, subtle force; He is the third Person of the Trinity and is closer to us than we are to ourselves.

For John Henry Newman the Ascension of Christ to heaven is a mystery which should move us to praise God, accepting that there are truths human reason cannot understand.

The Holy Innocents and our Lady teach us that only with the humility and sincerity of little children can we approach our loving Father.

John Henry Newman teaches that love for mankind begins with love for family and friends.

Cardinal Newman teaches us to worship God as our Creator and to address Him with the trust of children.

Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, not even death; for Love has dwelt in death, and risen from it.

Christ shed tears for Lazarus. John Henry Newman explains that it was the compassion of God, and His sorrow for the wrong done to His creation.